Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,911,821.92, 802,233,072 and 207,274,902.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 534,911,821.92, 802,233,072 and 207,274,902.48 is: 310,860,173.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,911,821.92 : 802,233,072 = 207,274,902.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,911,821.92/802,233,072 = 207,274,902.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,911,821.92x = 802,233,072 × 207,274,902.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,911,821.92x = 166,282,781,765,030,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,282,781,765,030,816/534,911,821.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,860,173.49
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